Food Service Specialist (Part-Time)

Pioneer Human Services • Spokane, WA

1d • $17 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services! We are currently looking for a Part-time Food Services Specialist with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on a transformative path towards social change, creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption.

Who we are – Our Mission
We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential. For over 60 years, we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 35+ locations across Washington state that provided a chance for change to over 9,500 individuals in 2024.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Washington State driver's license.
• Valid food handlers card (must have within 2 days of hire)
• Able to read, write and communicate in English

Nice To Haves

• One-year cooking experience.
• One-year experience working in residential facility
• Course work, experience, or training in human development, chemical dependency, group dynamics, residential treatment or related disciplines

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve pre-made meals for the residents and staff of Pioneer residential programs, in accordance with all Health and Safety regulations.
• Collaborate with other staff and community partners to promote a pro-social and supportive program climate that encourages the development of independent living skills.
• Make recommendations to improve operational policies and procedures consistent with program goals and the Pioneer mission.
• Check in all food service related deliveries.
• Store food according to accepted health and safety codes.
• Ensure all towels are properly stored, and laundered (program applicable).
• Purchase and provide snacks to clients (program applicable).
• Complete all proper food service related documentation.
• Maintain the kitchen and food storage areas in accordance with all health and safety regulations.
• Store and serve food at the proper temperature.
• Maintain sanitary personal hygiene while working (i.e., washes hands, pulls hair back, wears hairnet, and doesn’t come to work when sick).
• Wash and sanitize dishes and pans as needed.
• Able to access safely all shelves, counters and food storage areas of the kitchen.
• Leave the kitchen in a clean and orderly state. This includes cleaning the grill, wiping down all surfaces, storing food away, cleaning the sinks, sweeping and mopping.
• Assure no unauthorized person enters the food preparation area.
• Prepare pre-made meals in accordance with the posted menu and serve food in the portions stated on the menu.
• Lift food trays into the warmer.
• Make and store late plates for residents working late. (program applicable).
• Fill juice, coffee machines, napkin dispensers, and assure that there are plenty of utensils and condiments set out.
• Assure plenty of bread, cereals, fruit, peanut butter, butter and jelly are available for breakfasts and brunch.
• Serve food to residents as directed.
• Ensure all meal components are prepped before meal time and ready to serve in a timely manner.
• Ensure all meal components that need reteaming are started in a timely manner.
• Assess, evaluate and, if necessary, report internal and external facility conditions for safety, sanitation and security concerns.
• Provide a healthy environment, which includes the maintenance of the appearance of the dining for residents.
• Request maintenance and household supplies in accordance with procedure (program applicable).
• Store all foods in a safe manner in compliance with health department guidelines.
• Clean all food service equipment: Roasters, refrigerators and all other equipment used.
• Identify and list all items needed for ordering and submit the order to the appropriate staff.
• Make staff aware of any shortages or problems in the kitchen.
• Fill out the Temperature Tracking Sheet and Late Plate Tracking Sheet each day.
• Engage in clear, consistent, and professional communication with all residents, program staff, service providers and community members.
• Promote and model teamwork and collaboration with co-workers.
• Communicate any and all information concerning problematic resident behavior/interactions to the Resident Monitor II or program administrator on shift. (program applicable).
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, program meetings as appropriate or upon request and complete required trainings.
• Maintain proper financial documentation of food purchases and supply orders (program applicable).
• Responsible for furthering knowledge through participation in in-service training, seeking dietary consultation, and engaging in an active supervisory process.
• Interpret and explain program and/or unit food service policy and procedure to each resident as needed.
• Aid in the educational process--academic, social, and nutritional.

Benefits

• Compensation between $17.30 and $21.28 hourly
• Retirement plan: Pioneer contributes 3.5% of an employees' annual compensation into retirement plans. An additional 3.5% match is offered to those who contribute 6% on their own.
• Employee recognition programs: gift cards, additional time off, weekend getaways and more.
• Public transportation discount.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED